Sewing Table Turned Drink Station

So, I gave you a sneak peek on Tuesday in my inexpensive screened in porch makeover reveal post of this fun DIY project we tackled last weekend. I wonder how many of you guessed what this piece of furniture used to be. Did you guess a sewing table?! Well, if you did you are correct!

Using an old sewing table and a basic plastic storage bin I created this cute drink station that’s perfect for at home entertaining!

I would love for you to think I came up with this awesome idea on my own, but it all started with this picture I came across from an Etsy seller Design With Us via Pinterest while looking for something totally unrelated {you know how the Pinterest rabbit holes goes!}.

I suddenly remembered under a mountain of randomness in the garage I had an old sewing table that I picked up at a garage sale back in the fall. The plan was to use it to practice my sewing, but honestly I still just use the dining room table. So this sewing table was just collecting dust in the garage.

Hubby had already removed the old sewing machine and its mechanisms back when I first got it. All that was left to remove was this overhang piece.

I primed and painted the sewing table using the same method that I used to paint the campaign nightstand. I went with the color seaside by Rustoleam, which is almost a perfect match to the chairs we have in our screened in porch.

At this point, it’s still just an old sewing table that’s painted a pretty color right?

Well, add a basic plastic storage bin from your local big box store and voila, you have a functional drink station!

Now originally I wanted a plastic storage bin that would go underneath the hole in the table, planning to secure it with screws. So the bin would be permanently attached to the sewing table. However, hubby and I started talking about how we would empty out the water and ice once we were done using it. We couldn’t think of an easy way to do that if the bin was permanently attached to the sewing table.

We quickly had an AHA moment! Why not just get a plastic storage bin that has a slight overhang so it would just sit right in the hole. The beauty of doing this versus permanently attaching it to the sewing table, is that we can just pop it out when we are done using it! Making easy work of getting rid of the ice and water!

We tried many bins {I still have a trunk full to return to the store} and just like Cinderella with the glass slipper, this Hefty plastic storage bin was the perfect fit! Even the lid and handle color was a perfect match {clearly it was meant to be LOL}.

Even with the weight of the ice and drinks combined, there are no worries it will fall through, because of the amount of overhang on either side. It’s very very sturdy!

Now add some cute drinking accessories like paper straws and festive cups {I love this vintage drink set I scored for $5!} and you have a fun and functional drink station, that you can use indoors and out!

Gratuitous shot of our other sitting area.

I really love how this turned out you guys! I can see us using it for all sorts of gatherings!

I would love to know what you think about this simple DIY project. Is this a piece you can see yourself using? Let me know in the comments below.

Comments

Thank you Carli! This was sooo easy to do and as a fellow thrifter you know that they are a dime a dozen, so its also very accessible! You notice that Strongbow huh LOL ?. The funny thing is I had it for the first time at Universal Studios while waiting to board the Harry Potter Hogwarts Express train, and it was so good! Thanks for stopping Carli! ❤️

This is the sweetest idea. I know you saw it on Etsy, however you gave it your own decorative touch. Lovely idea and the color pops.
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I love this! First off, it’s super clever! I don’t know if it would have ever clicked for me, to come up with this drinks station looking at the Etsy listing! It’s beautiful and fits perfectly with your existing decor. I think my favorite part is that it is so functional! The removable plastic bin is a great practical idea! Thumbs up!

Hi Vin! Thank you so much kind words! ? I can’t say that something I would’ve ever thought of on my own, honestly i’ve never even seen that DIY before so I was just so intrigued by it. Thanks for stopping by!

Oh my gosh what a fantastic idea! A friend of mine is actually getting rid of one of these tables and asked if I wanted it, I was on the fence until now, I’m definitely going to go and grab it before someone else gets it now! Love your color choice too!

What a fantastic upcycle! And I LOVE the color you picked. I could totally see us using this, especially as a lemonade stand for the kids. Best part is it folds up small and can be used as an end table when not needed for drinks. Great thinking!

Audra, A lemonade stand is such a cute idea! I kinda want to that now LOL. Yes having the ability to fold it up and put it away is really a bonus! Thanks for stopping by today! I appreciate you taking the time to comment!

A Hometalk email showed up in my inbox this morn. I opened it and saw your great idea. I went to Goodwill at noon and I am now the proud owner of a $2.99 sewing table. I can hardly wait for the weekend!!!

Hi Nikki! I did not since it was a super quick project. However, a few coats of Polycrylic wouldn’t be a bad idea. Even still I wouldn’t leave it out in the elements. It’s not a piece I imagine using daily, so yes I will bring it in whenever I’m done using it. Good Luck!

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